The omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, infecting fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people alike.
The omicron variant symptoms are a little different than what we’ve seen with previous COVID-19 variants, though. Doctors continue to speak out about the omicron variant symptoms they’re seeing.
The latest: Dr. Patricia Williams, a family medicine provider with Novant Health in North Carolina, told WFMY News that the omicron variant has focused on the upper respiratory area of our body.
- “Predominantly, my biggest complaint is a sore throat or scratchy throat,” Williams told WFMY News.
Flashback: Multiple experts said the scratchy throat symptom is a popular one among the omicron variant, as I reported for the Deseret News.
- In fact, The Hill reported that patients in the U.K. had been experiencing scratchy throats when they’ve been infected with the omicron variant.
- Dr. Angelique Coetzee, chairwoman of the South African Medical Association who rang the alarm on the omicron variant, told “BBC Sunday” that omicron variant led to some “unusual symptoms.”
Advice: Williams said getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to stay safe, per WFMY News.
- “Those who are vaccinated are showing a much better outcome, much fewer symptoms, much better symptoms and tolerable than those who are unvaccinated,” Williams said.